My Dad Spent Years in Suicidal Depression —as a Pastor
My dad spent twenty years in suicidal depression, and seven of those while he was a pastor. Among other reasons related to his childhood,...
The Blog
Daringly Honest Thoughts About God, Life and People
- Mar 5, 2014
- 2 min
Get Over Yourself When You're Talked About Behind Your Back
Some time ago, during the course of a conversation, a friend proceeded to tell me something she’d heard someone say about me behind my...
- Oct 30, 2013
- 2 min
We’re Quitting the Church!
Recently a former pastor said to me, “I appreciate what you’re doing. I’ve been there, done that —going door-to-door, trying to get...
- Oct 29, 2013
- 1 min
When People Make You Want to Quit
“This is too hard. I want to quit.” Those were the words I said to Dave last night. Even as it left my lips, I knew I didn’t mean it. I...
- Sep 9, 2013
- 2 min
A Sunday Morning in the Life of a Village Pastor
I wake up to grey, threatening skies and know that today is going to be “one of those” Sundays. (Isn’t it always, for us?) Ruthie has...
- May 24, 2013
- 2 min
I Ran into Myself at the Psych Center Today
It was at the patients’ art show, where I saw myself, represented by one long, blue strand of yarn. “It’s called ‘Support Net,’” the art...